Growing support for Aust Day date change

A push by Hobart City Council to change the date of Australia Day has been labelled a brave move by the Australian Greens, who welcome news of expanding support for the recognition of Aboriginal grievances.

At a meeting on Monday night the council voted in favour of lobbying the federal government and will further raise the subject at the forthcoming Australian Local Government Association national general assembly.

"This is a contentious issue but is one that we should be having discussions around," councillor Helen Burnet said after proposing the motion, as reported by News Corp.

The Aboriginal community will be consulted with regard to deciding on an alternative date, the council voted.